When I was in college I started using a makeup brush for blending, and a larger one to pick up and remove any rogue particles likely to cause a streak if smudged. I was surprised that even my A-Level tutor at the time asked me what I was using them for lol. Another good tip is to use a piece of scrap paper to cover any area where your hand might rest. It not only lessens any accidental smudging, but also prevents the heat/moisture from your hand/arm discoloring or warping the paper.
I've seen one artist pin the paper over the work and rotate it as he was working to have a place to rest the heel of the hand. I usually just use a clean sheet. Also you may try using paper that doesn't have much texture or teeth, so it won't pick anything up as you move it.
I've seen a tutorial where people use a clear sheet of plastic or something so they can maintain perspective as they continue to draw. I always wash my hands a few times during a session, not unusual these days anyway.
Wow. Nice . Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty Fun and fun = draw with jazza Anime art = marayara..( forget her name ) Watercolour = makoccino Relax = scomic maker 3d = marcelllooo 😀😀😀 Brilliant artist.
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards.Mike
Awww thank you mike for the kind comment. I am so glad that you are giving art another try and I am thrilled to hear that my videos are helping you on your journey! Keep up the amazing work 💕
I can relate to this. Doing any type of art in the past was with my camera. I am now 65 and started a lot of pencil drawings. I just started adding charcoal and as a side work some work using alcohol base pens. I don't know the correct way to shade or the proper way if adding highlights but I don't care. Its the creating process I love so much.
I joined into a drawing group using pencils last Wednesday it was on zoom in the UK. It was a portrait which I had never done before and the blending was totally done using kitchen paper. My work was acceptable but following your advice about using brushes and the other hints you gave I am sure that I would have found it easier. I will most certainly be giving this a try. Many Thanks.
I don't want to turn out melodramatic, but... I cried when I tried drawing again after your tutorials. I knew I had skill, but my technique was non-existent. I loved to draw and have always been amazed by drawings, but after trying to do something on my own, I just gave up after unsuccessfully trying to follow various tutorials which just didn't give me the insight I needed. I kind of stumbled upon your channel, but after watching your videos I took out my set and tried again. It is as if something clicked in my mind and I finally understood what to do, how to do it properly and how to fix it if I mess up. You have a very calm and straightforward way of explaining (I'd even say teaching) and it has done wonders for me. Thank you for reviving my dream of becoming an artist myself! I wish you all the luck in the world in your own artistic adventure!
AND I SPENT ALL MY BUDGET MONEY ON ART SUPPLIES, THIS VIDEO COMES OUT! WHY DIDN’T I KNOW ABOUT THIS VIDEO A FEW MONTHS EARLIER!? AMAZING TIPS AND LOVE YOUR ART VIDS! I HOPE YOU KEEP UPLOADING AND PLZ SHOW ME MORE ART VIDS!
so simple. I'm a pyrography artist but I've recently started with charcoal too. Did quite well for my first try but this technique is a game changer. I was using my finger to blend which I was having issues with due to skin moisture.
BLESS YOU FOR THIS KIRSTY. I don't really fancy gamsol for blending bc of what it does to paper, and using q-tips gets cumbersome quick fast and in a hurry. I appreciate this, you just taught me a new skill!
Good to see that other artists do this for shading. I often use pencil then smudge with my fingers when sketching, but for things I want as a fully finished drawing I do similar things for the shading. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a man who buys makeup brushes, lol.
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards. dhruv gupta
You are amazingly talented and great at teaching others! I think I've learned more from watching 2 of your videos than all the art classes I have ever taken. I am impressed.
I love this idea or technique! I actually never ever thought about using brushes, especially makeup brushes for shading! Thank you. I really love all your work. Your very talented!!
Gifted educators of their art are rare indeed!! Your videos are educational and inspirational to be sure; as you demonstrate effectively in those tutorials...making those non believers into half decent artists has got to make you feel great!!👍👍...subscribed
Wow that hair was amazingly quick and true to life. Also great to build up the soft tissue contours. I'm definitely having a go with this technique. Thanks
Fantastic tip .... thank you so much .... I did a Fine Art Degree a few years ago and no one ever though of using brushes for this ..... really wish I’d know this back then ❤️❤️
Since im not really applying make ups i really used my make up brushes for blending on my drawings and im thankful i found this video and this is very helpful
Yeah ... I think using Brush is really easily to get smooth result for Graphite and Charcoal drawing Thank You very much Kirsty You have the great talent ...
Beautiful drawings and very practical advice. I’m on an art course at the moment and it’s good, but I just learnt more about charcoal drawing in the last five minutes watching your video than I have in two terms of the course! Thank you very much, I’ll be buying some make up brushes tomorrow!
Excellent tip. I don't use brushes. Call me old-school, but I prefer old comic-style line-blending. To make it look more blended I usually go very sharp on the pencil and use very light strokes very close together. Wherever I go darker, I cross at different angles. I typically only blend softer where the shadows would mask any detail [edit: with my fingertips].
I hadn't really thought of trying this before. Back when I was still using charcoal a lot, I really liked using chamois clothes as a general purpose blender/eraser. I like that tactile experience of working mainly with my fingers, but this would likely offer a fair bit more control for those who are experienced with brush work.
Wow. Nice . Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty Fun and fun = draw with jazza Anime art = Marayara Rodriguez Watercolour = makoccino Relax = scomic maker 3d = marcelllooo 😀😀😀 Brilliant artist.
Wow...I am so grateful for your videos on drawing. I earned my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts...…...many, many years ago. I can honestly say you are the best instructor I ever had!
You actually saved my hoby of drawing with this trick cause i was just about to give up on drawing but i still had one more piece to draw for a friend of mine but the shading was really difficult so i searched the net and i found you so i just wanted to say thank you a lot
you are beautiful, woman! also, your art stands apart from others because everytime I think your work is finished, you add another layer of awesomeness. bravo!
I liked this video..I didn't think about using brushes in that way,it's really cool..you just taught me a useful skill thank you 😊 I'm always looking for ways to improve my art 😊
I like to use graphite powder and q-tips and sponges. I need to get some brushes as well. Great tip. You are amazingly talented! My son is good with portraits but could learn alot from you. Keep the videos coming and the pencil work. Hardest media in the world to master. You've done it!
Wow!! You are an amazingly talented artist!! Thank you for taking the time to help tutor the rest of us that are interested in the same or similar medium. I am a new subscriber & look forward to seeing your future content!! Hopefully I will learn a thing or two!!💜
Really...live art demo of camilo cabelo...its very helpful and lovely... Your ideas are amazing... You're my first inspiration... plz keep doing...shade features make the art more realistic...
When I was in college I started using a makeup brush for blending, and a larger one to pick up and remove any rogue particles likely to cause a streak if smudged. I was surprised that even my A-Level tutor at the time asked me what I was using them for lol.
Another good tip is to use a piece of scrap paper to cover any area where your hand might rest. It not only lessens any accidental smudging, but also prevents the heat/moisture from your hand/arm discoloring or warping the paper.
The skin always contain some oil/fat which can ruin the paper.
@@Vivungisport yea, even if it doesn't get ruined after smudging , your art can get discoloured because of the fat in the later months/years
I've seen one artist pin the paper over the work and rotate it as he was working to have a place to rest the heel of the hand. I usually just use a clean sheet. Also you may try using paper that doesn't have much texture or teeth, so it won't pick anything up as you move it.
I've seen a tutorial where people use a clear sheet of plastic or something so they can maintain perspective as they continue to draw. I always wash my hands a few times during a session, not unusual these days anyway.
It's those rogue particles I have a problem with.
But now I know what to do.
Thanks!!
Wow. Nice .
Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty
Fun and fun = draw with jazza
Anime art = marayara..( forget her name )
Watercolour = makoccino
Relax = scomic maker
3d = marcelllooo
😀😀😀
Brilliant artist.
kripan art Shitty supplies with stunning results = Super Rae Dizzle
udi mehta yaah 😅
Mayara rodrigues
Sycra = Anatomy, Proportions, Gestures, Poses
You forgot Heather Rooney
Still processing that amazing drawing of Camila Cabello... You're incredibly talented.
Aww thank you :D
Skilled*
Same lol
You are Great
@@myyentn no
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards.Mike
Awww thank you mike for the kind comment. I am so glad that you are giving art another try and I am thrilled to hear that my videos are helping you on your journey! Keep up the amazing work 💕
Not reading this
I can relate to this. Doing any type of art in the past was with my camera. I am now 65 and started a lot of pencil drawings. I just started adding charcoal and as a side work some work using alcohol base pens.
I don't know the correct way to shade or the proper way if adding highlights but I don't care. Its the creating process I love so much.
Aquamantha what do you mean?
Now I know the use of the makeup brushes that I received last Christmas 😂
lol
I'm sorry. I ruined the 69 likes
Great
I use make up brushes too
Ur funny🤣
I joined into a drawing group using pencils last Wednesday it was on zoom in the UK. It was a portrait which I had never done before and the blending was totally done using kitchen paper. My work was acceptable but following your advice about using brushes and the other hints you gave I am sure that I would have found it easier. I will most certainly be giving this a try. Many Thanks.
You and your drawing tips are fantastic. You are very beautiful.
I don't want to turn out melodramatic, but... I cried when I tried drawing again after your tutorials. I knew I had skill, but my technique was non-existent. I loved to draw and have always been amazed by drawings, but after trying to do something on my own, I just gave up after unsuccessfully trying to follow various tutorials which just didn't give me the insight I needed. I kind of stumbled upon your channel, but after watching your videos I took out my set and tried again. It is as if something clicked in my mind and I finally understood what to do, how to do it properly and how to fix it if I mess up. You have a very calm and straightforward way of explaining (I'd even say teaching) and it has done wonders for me. Thank you for reviving my dream of becoming an artist myself! I wish you all the luck in the world in your own artistic adventure!
AND I SPENT ALL MY BUDGET MONEY ON ART SUPPLIES, THIS VIDEO COMES OUT!
WHY DIDN’T I KNOW ABOUT THIS VIDEO A FEW MONTHS EARLIER!?
AMAZING TIPS AND LOVE YOUR ART VIDS! I HOPE YOU KEEP UPLOADING AND PLZ SHOW ME MORE ART VIDS!
so simple. I'm a pyrography artist but I've recently started with charcoal too. Did quite well for my first try but this technique is a game changer. I was using my finger to blend which I was having issues with due to skin moisture.
I tried this after watching your earlier video. It has become one of my favorite techniques. I thank you for sharing your experience with us.
That is great to hear :)
BLESS YOU FOR THIS KIRSTY. I don't really fancy gamsol for blending bc of what it does to paper, and using q-tips gets cumbersome quick fast and in a hurry. I appreciate this, you just taught me a new skill!
That’s great to hear glad you liked the videos 😊💕
You know you can Just buy graphite & charcoal powder its really cheap and smoots and a lot les waistfull
Good to see that other artists do this for shading. I often use pencil then smudge with my fingers when sketching, but for things I want as a fully finished drawing I do similar things for the shading. I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a man who buys makeup brushes, lol.
Kirsty I have just recently found an enjoyment in drawing using mainly graphite and pastels. I recently discovered an old school leaving report from 1965 when I left school.the art teacher says that I showed little interest in the subject and I failed art. In fact wasn’t even allowed to take the exam. But now t the age of 67 and time on my hands I have tried again. Mainly due to my wife giving me a watercolour set. I am not proficient at watercolour pictures but the graphite pictures particularly of animals, have, according to my harshest critics, my family , appear to be exceptional. This is only thanks to talented artists like you inspiring me and the tips you give. Thank you for you for giving me inspiration and please don’t underestimate what you are doing on this site. Best regards. dhruv gupta
Filing this under 'things they didn't teach me in college'. Well done, beautiful work, thank you for sharing!
u are really an artist. I had never seen like this shading in my life. u are amazing.
You are amazingly talented and great at teaching others! I think I've learned more from watching 2 of your videos than all the art classes I have ever taken. I am impressed.
that picture is *STUNNING*. im just learning to draw but ive discovered that i really love charcoal. This is a genius idea. :) ill have to try it.
Thank you!!!!! Why didn't I think of this in all my years of drawing! I'm really happy! 😀
I love this idea or technique! I actually never ever thought about using brushes, especially makeup brushes for shading! Thank you. I really love all your work. Your very talented!!
Gifted educators of their art are rare indeed!! Your videos are educational and inspirational to be sure; as you demonstrate effectively in those tutorials...making those non believers into half decent artists has got to make you feel great!!👍👍...subscribed
Wow that hair was amazingly quick and true to life. Also great to build up the soft tissue contours. I'm definitely having a go with this technique. Thanks
Fantastic tip .... thank you so much .... I did a Fine Art Degree a few years ago and no one ever though of using brushes for this ..... really wish I’d know this back then ❤️❤️
A testament to your artistic ability is I recognized who this portrait was of just my the eyes alone.
You are simply amazing Kristy! 😊
Love the way you make shading and realistic drawings so easy....
Great artist, but more importantly, a good instructor and teacher. Thanks for sharing this information.
Wow 🤩 I love the last baby pencil shading
Since im not really applying make ups i really used my make up brushes for blending on my drawings and im thankful i found this video and this is very helpful
Wow I didn’t really think much of using this technique in the past but seeing this video has made me rethink about trying it out someday!
Thanks, Kirsty. An excellent technique that I will start using.
I am not an artist but love watching how easy you make it look!😳😊
Wow I've been on in off watching you for the last 15 months and ur so amazing and I appreciate u so much
Kristy your talent goes beyond limits,you're amazing !!!!!!!
Thank you 😊💕
Yeah ... I think using Brush is really easily to get smooth result for Graphite and Charcoal drawing
Thank You very much Kirsty
You have the great talent ...
Beautiful drawings and very practical advice. I’m on an art course at the moment and it’s good, but I just learnt more about charcoal drawing in the last five minutes watching your video than I have in two terms of the course! Thank you very much, I’ll be buying some make up brushes tomorrow!
What talent you have! Looks better than a picture. Wow!
Excellent tip. I don't use brushes. Call me old-school, but I prefer old comic-style line-blending. To make it look more blended I usually go very sharp on the pencil and use very light strokes very close together. Wherever I go darker, I cross at different angles. I typically only blend softer where the shadows would mask any detail [edit: with my fingertips].
Thank God for someone like you.
I hadn't really thought of trying this before. Back when I was still using charcoal a lot, I really liked using chamois clothes as a general purpose blender/eraser. I like that tactile experience of working mainly with my fingers, but this would likely offer a fair bit more control for those who are experienced with brush work.
Kirsty thank u so much ure a genius u did the hairs so easily thank u for showing this 😊👌🏻
Hello Kristy,
I am very new to your channel, but I am already in love with all of your many techniques !! Thank you so much.
Wow. Nice .
Realistic and colour pencil = kirsty
Fun and fun = draw with jazza
Anime art = Marayara Rodriguez
Watercolour = makoccino
Relax = scomic maker
3d = marcelllooo
😀😀😀
Brilliant artist.
Wow...I am so grateful for your videos on drawing. I earned my Bachelors degree in Fine Arts...…...many, many years ago. I can honestly say you are the best instructor I ever had!
Wow thank you for that compliment!
Wow you do great art..you show awesome talent with your hand ...love your teaching about blending. Show more ..love it.
You actually saved my hoby of drawing with this trick cause i was just about to give up on drawing but i still had one more piece to draw for a friend of mine but the shading was really difficult so i searched the net and i found you so i just wanted to say thank you a lot
' Beauty with Brain ' defines u.... Really nice skills . U help me a lot . Thank you. N u r very pretty dear. I admire ur works.
Thank you so much! I am embarrassed to say I've never tried this technique. I look forward to giving it a go! Great drawings!!
Amazing video! I am currently shading with the tortillon method but never thought of using brushes as shaders. Will give it a try!!
I am really impressed! Thanks for the tip! I'll try it tonight...
Yesss, beautiful shading. Thank you for sharing. I personally love using tissues for extra smooth shading 😁
Yes that is another one of my fav ways to shade 😊
Kirsty Partridge Art so cheap, yes effective
HOLY MOLY!!! I will definitely try this method!
Wow great video
ur the best art teacher on youtube🤞
you are beautiful, woman! also, your art stands apart from others because everytime I think your work is finished, you add another layer of awesomeness. bravo!
❤️This is an excellent video and technique. Thank you
Omg! that technique was really helpfull...
Thank you sooo much! 💜
My pleasure!
This is really useful information. I have never used a brush for blending charcoal or Pencil drawings before.
I liked this video..I didn't think about using brushes in that way,it's really cool..you just taught me a useful skill thank you 😊
I'm always looking for ways to improve my art 😊
This... is... AWESOME!!!! Thank you. Thank you. THANK! YOU!!!!
The Camilla Cabello sketch was amazing!
After watching your tutorials i am now feel motivated to draw and push more on portraits haha thankz :)
All of your guidelines and techniques to those many beginners who's start are very worth it.. just keep it Up to inspired more..
I'm big fan of Ur's
The portrait looks like a real photo 👍👍Superb
I like to use graphite powder and q-tips and sponges. I need to get some brushes as well. Great tip. You are amazingly talented! My son is good with portraits but could learn alot from you. Keep the videos coming and the pencil work. Hardest media in the world to master. You've done it!
very helpful 👍 thank you very much ❤
Forget shading now. I'am in love with your accent😍💙💜✌
Amazing! Thank you Kirsty for yours advices.
I pray I have a personal art teacher like you for just even 10 minutes a day then I will be happy or satisfied
Thx for the video. I was having trouble shading stuff but its a lot more easier. Thx a lot😀☺
4:00 5:10 Ahhh beautiful! 😍😍😍😍 I LIKE IT SO MUCH!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you for technique tips and tricks for shadows I used to do make up and now drawings for portrait in pencil papers I am going to practice 🖼💜🗽🌐🎨
This is so cool i can use this for my self-portrait.... That style is perfecto... So my skill will be improved... Thank you Kristy!!!
Oof i mean Kirsty hehe😅
You are so talented, Kirsty!
Thank you for the videos you post. They are very helpful.
Thank you. Those turned out absolutely beautiful.
I have come to the serious conclusion that you are a Totally Awesome Artist.
Cool! I used the blender stumps that came with my sketch kit, but it did come with a paintbrush so I'll check it out.
Oh I have to get brushes! I have not tried it yet but can’t wait to get started!
I guess this would be an amazing technique for me, since i already love makeup and i use powders all the time with brushes! Thank you
Brilliant technique. Never thought of that.
Hope to be so great like you someday😍..the best teacher, artist, and inspiration😘💖
Yet another terrific video. Thank you, Kirsty.
Stunning talent you have. Thank you.
This was so helpful to me.i have some ideas now about blending my chocoal and Graphite work
Thankyou Kirsty,wonderful idea,you are amazing.
Wow!! You are an amazingly talented artist!! Thank you for taking the time to help tutor the rest of us that are interested in the same or similar medium. I am a new subscriber & look forward to seeing your future content!! Hopefully I will learn a thing or two!!💜
You opened my eyes to the world of shading👁️🤗🤗😄😄😇😇💖💖💖💖💖😍😍👍👍😊😊
Haven’t tried this, but you inspired me, I’m gonna try it! 🙏 you are very skilled, I enjoyed your video.
Very helpful. Charcoal is my favorite medium
Really...live art demo of camilo cabelo...its very helpful and lovely... Your ideas are amazing... You're my first inspiration... plz keep doing...shade features make the art more realistic...
Do you know what a comma is?
Ok sorry I had to comment that. It just bothered me a lot.
I LOVE YOUR GOLD FINGERS YOU ARE REALLY AMAZING
This was super helpful! Thank you! 😁
Finally someone that explains this so well!! Thank you
Unbelievable I mean you are incredibly talented!
Nice, very impressive. Definitely will give this a go. Many thanks.
Thanks a ton for this! Tried it and worked wonders for my shading
This blending tip is really impressive ..
Thank you 🙏💕 my favorite😍💕kirsty ma'am...
This tips 💡helped me very much😊✍
Brilliant thank you Kirsty. I’m grateful.
Margot
New Zealand
Wow! Thanks for the tips Kirsty!
Hi yes I've tried it and loooove it. I'm a pretty new to art this is an awesome tip. Thank you for sharing.❤
I love your work ❤